Lo,
At 16:01 07/03/2013, you wrote:
>On 7 March 2013 15:24, Martin N <martin.n@???> wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I got a new but open boxed APC backup-ups rs 800 VA UPS off ebay.
> >
> > Plugging it in there are no light when holding the power button down.
> > Measuring the voltage on the terminal plugs gives me 4.7V when it outputs
> > 14V
> > when fully charged.
> >
> > After an hours charge i get 4.8V but that could be corrosion on connectors
> > or
> > my cheapo multimeter.
> >
> > So if the UPS dead?
> > battery dead?
> >
> > How long does the lead acid battery last in storage?
> >
> > Any advice on how i can test things further?
> >
> > thanks for your time
> >
> > Martin N
> >
>
>For a new UPS, the battery will arrive disconnected.
Yes i have connected it myself.
>It is probably a old battery or a failed unit.
The ups failed or failed battery?
>Do any lights light on the unit?
No lights at all which worries me.
>Is there any indication that power is getting to it?
Yes i have connected a radio to the surge outlets which works.
The battery outlets do not work though :(
Martin N
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